UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

Revised Curriculum and Syllabi doe B. Arch. Degree Program

(Effective for the students admitted to 1st Year from the Academic Year 2004 – 2005
onwards in School of Architecture affiliated to the University of Calicut)

AR. Architecture

EIGHTH SEMESTER

Code Subject Title Hours/Week Sessional University

Marks Examination
L T P/D Hrs Marks
AR01- 81 Town Planning 3 - - 50 3 100
AR01-82 Elective-1 3 1 - 50 3 100
AR01- 83 Interior Design And Detailing Ii - - 3 100 - -
AR01- 84(P) Architectural Design Vi - - 10 300 - *200
Building Services Iii( 3 - - 50 3 100
AR01- 85
Architectural Acoustics)
Working Drawing And - - 3 100 - -
AR01- 86
Detailing Iii
Advanced Structural Systems In 2 - - 50 3 100
AR01- 87
Architecture
AR01- 88 Landscape Architecture 2 - - 100 3 100
TOTAL 13 1 16 800 - 700

*Evaluation by Jury, consisting of not less than two examiners of which one shall be an external
examiner appointed by the University.

Note. In the Code, AR means Architecture, 01 means first revision, in the following two digits first
digit represents the semester followed by the subject number. P stands for practical.

Note: Highlighted subject is newly introduced.

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AR 01-81 TOWN PLANNING
(Lectures: 3 per week, Sessional Marks: 50, University Examination: 3 Hours, Marks: 100)

Course Objectives:

To expose the students

 To the field and profession of Town Planning

 To the history, development and concepts of planning in India and abroad and its relevance
and application along with an understanding of settlements.
 To modern day planning process and issues with special focus on planning in developing
countries.

Module: 1 (10 Hours)

Origin and evolution of Human settlements-Development of Town planning in the historical

perspective-Town planning in ancient, medieval, renaissance, industrial & post industrial age-

Town planning in India -ancient, medieval, colonial and modern,

Module: II (10 Hours)

Contributions to modern town planning thoughts by-Patric geddes, Ebenezer Howard, Constantino A.
Doxiadis, Lewis Mumford. Le Corbusier and Clarence Stein.

Definition of town- their classifications.-model towns, garden cities, satellite town. suburb, green
belts, Neighbourhoods-Characteristics of modern towns.

Module: III (14 Hours)

Urban Development Planning system and process-Perspective Plan, Development Plan, Annual Plan,
Plan Schemes and Projects. Master plan, Land use Plan

Tools for land use control -Zoning regulations, building byelaws, Subdivision regulations

Plot reconstitution, Betterment Tax.

Theories of urban structure-Concentric ring theory, multiple nuclear theory & sector theory.

Module IV (10 Hours)

Need for town planning legislation-Different town planning acts- Role of development authorities-
Role of town planning departments, Role of local bodies in the implementation of town plan. Land
Acquisition Act .Coastal Regulation Zones and its relevance.

Contemporary urban problems, growth and changes. Need for sustainable city planning

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Reference books

1.Arthur B.Gallion, “ Urban Pattern”,

2.Keeble Lewis , Principls and Practice of Town Planning
3. Kevin Lynch , Image of the city
4 AEJ Morris ,History of Urban Form
5.C.L.Doxiadis,Ekistics: An Introduction to town and Country planning
6 Peter Hall , Urban and Regional Planning
7. Peter Hall &Ulrich Pfeiffer ,Urban Future 21
8.Ministry of Urban Affairs Govt of India- Urban Development Plans Formulation and
Implementation Guidelines
9. John Ratcliffe Introduction to Town and Country Planning

Sessional Requirements

Assignments : = 20
2 Tests : 2 x 15 = 30
Total = 50

University examination pattern

QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from reach module.

QII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 1 with choice to answer any one.
QIII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 11 with choice to answer any one.
QIV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module III with choice to answer any one.
QV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module IV with choice to answer any one.

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AR01-82-1 URBAN DESIGN (ELECTIVE –I)
(Lectures-3/wk, Internals: 50, University 100. Total 150 marks Exam-3 hrs)

Module: I (18 hours): Urban Design and Its Evolution

Need for urban design - The scope and objectives of urban design - The relation between
Architecture, Urban design and urban planning

Urban Spaces and Urban Image

Behavioral issues in urban design - Principles of urban spatial organization, urban scale, urban spaces,
urban massing, and quality of urban enclosure - Visualization of image of the city and its elements -
Perceptions of urban environment: Kevin Lynch’s elements of Urban Design, Imageabilty, and
Townscape

Module: II (12 hours) : Techniques or Urban Design

Urban design policies – Formulation of policies for various components like landscape, infrastructure
and built forms - Urban renewal, scope, need and procedure - Urban conservation and economic
considerations – Road form and hierarchy - Road pattern, pedestrian areas, malls, urban elements,
open spaces and waterfront development, planning Issues.

Module: III (16 hours) : Urban Design Project Formulation

Urban design projects in various scales :At Micro level- campus planning, city centers, transportation
corridors, residential neighbourhood,water fronts

At macro level - National, metropolitan city and project levels, case studies - Surveying methods and
techniques, space linkage - Urban design principles – sales and mass, skyline studies - Urban spaces
and their characteristics.

Execution of Urban Design Projects

Projects preparation - Agencies involved in the execution –co-ordination, role of planning authorities
–Development Control guidelines –Zoning, Role of urban arts commission, Urban project financing
agencies.

Module: IV (8 hours): Evaluation of Urban Design Projects

Feasibility study of Urban design projects/Evaluation, Historical Examples of Urban Design Projects

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Sessional Requirements

2 Tests 2 x 15 = 30
2 Assignment 2 x 10 = 20
Total = 50

References:

Community design and culture of cities – Edudo.E. Lozam

Concepts of urban design – David Goshng and BurryMaitland
Exterior Design in Architecture – Yoshinra Ashihara
Architecture of towns and cities – Paul.D.Sperigen
The social logic of space – Hiller.B.J.Hudson
The new theory of urban design – Alexander Christopher
The image of the city – Kevin Lynch
Design of Cities –Bacon Edmund .N.
The new landscape – Charles correa
The architecture of cities – Rossi, Aldo
Townscapes – Collen, Garden
Finding lost spaces – Toge Tranik
The art of building cities – Sitte, canmitto

University examination pattern

QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from reach module.

QII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 1 with choice to answer any one.
QIII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 11 with choice to answer any one.
QIV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module III with choice to answer any one.
QV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module IV with choice to answer any one.

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AR01-83 INTERIOR DESIGN AND DETAILING -II
(Lectures-3/wk, Internals: 100, University: 100, Total 200 marks, Exam-3 hrs)

Objective:
To introduce the students the different disciplines of Interior Design and to develop various skills
required for handling interior design projects-

MODULE 1 (17 Hrs)

Plants cape
Elements and application of Interior Landscape
Interior plant materials ,their names (commercial),growth conditions, maintenance etc.
Water bodies in interiors – problems, maintenance etc.
Special structural forms to emphasize space
Sculpture, Curios, valuables etc as exhibits in public interiors
their colour ,materials, size ,scale settings etc

MODULE II (17HRS)
Services
Design for comfort - climatic comfort, natural and artificial lighting, air-conditioning and
acoustics, Services - air-conditioning ducts, electrical wiring,
Plumbing layout and A/C layout in single rooms like Bed Rooms, Drawing rooms, Seminar Halls,
Clinics etc

MODULE III (17HRS)

Furniture Design
Role of furniture, evolution of furniture style, ergonomic factors of furniture design and materials - its
characteristics and application
Functional classification of space. Barrier free design

MODULE IV (16Hrs)
Surface Treatments
Elements of furnishing and surface treatment. their need and scope.
Decorative materials for ceiling, walls, floors. Drapery and upholstery for openings and furniture
respectively and matching them with overall colour scheme and composition. Sources and
collection of information

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Note: - Use of computers may be encouraged

References:

1. Ching, Fransis, "Interior Design Illustrated", Van nostrand Reinhold,

Lodon, 1987.
2. Helsel, M.B., "Interior Designer's Drapery Sketch File", Watson Guptill
Publishing Co., 1969.
3. Scott,”Design Fundamentals”
4. ”Human Dimensions and Interior Space” by Panero Julious & Zelink Martin
5. ”Design of Interior Environment” by Alexander and Mercourt
6. ”The use of colours in interiors “by Halse
7. ”Great Interiors –Spring Books by Lan Grant
8. ”The best architects Working Details’vol.2 by Colin,Boyne and Lancewright
9. Use of colours in Interiors by Halse
10. Living Areas – Internal Spaces by Shirish Vasat Bapat

Sessional Requirements

2Tests 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
2Term Projects/ Assignments = 60 Marks
Total = 100Marks

University examination pattern – 100 marks

Q I -8 short type questions of 5 marks,2 from each module
QII -2questions of 15 marks from module I with choice to answer any one
QIII -2questions of 15 marks from moduleII with choice to answer any one
QIV -2questions of 15 marks from module III with choice to answer any one
QV -2questions of 15 marks from module IV with choice to answer any one

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AR01-84(P) ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI
(Lectures-10/wk, Internals: 200, University jury 200. Total 400 marks)

Objective
Projects will emphasis on physical context and exploration of an architectural vocabulary. Special
Emphasize shall be given on applications of acoustics and landscaping on the projects (theatres,
Convention Centers)

Short Project:

Cost effective housing for EWS

Major Project:

Campus planning, Housing, Institutional Buildings, Hospitals, Convention Centers, Old

Age Homes, Resorts, Five star hotels etc.

References:
BIS Codes
National Building Code

Kerala Municipal Building Rules

Callendar et al, “Time Saver Standards”, Mc Graw Hill

Paul D. Spreinegar, “Urban Design, the Architecture of Towns and Cities”, Mc Graw Hill.

Gorden Culen, “Townscape”.

Edurand Bacon, “Design of Cities”.

Edward D. Mills, “Planning the Architects Handbook”.

Julius Panero & Zeluik, “Human Decision and Interior Space”, Whitney Library of Design
Publication, 1989.

Note: - Use of CAD, Revit techniques may be encouraged in this semester

Sessional Requirements
Design exercises on sheet 4 x 25 = 100 Marks
12Hour Design Projects 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
Scale models /CAD models 2 x 30 = 60Marks
Total marks =200

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AR 01-85 ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
(Lectures-3/wk, Internals: 50, University 100. Total 150 marks Exam-3 hrs)

Course Objectives:

To understand the importance of acoustics in building design

To get familiarized with various acoustical materials, their property and construction details.
To integrate the architecture design process with acoustic considerations.

Module I (9 Hours)

Nature of Sounds-Propagation of Sound- Velocity, Frequency, and wavelength of sound-

sound intensity-sound pressure- loudness-Decibel-Human ear and hearing characteristics

Module II (14 Hours)

Room acoustics-behavior of sound in enclosed spaces-sound reflection, diffusion, and

diffraction-room resonance- sound absorption coefficient- sound absorptive materials and
construction- porous absorbers- membrane absorbers- cavity resonators-space absorbers-
variable absorbers-measurement of sound absorption

Module III (10 Hours)

Reverberation-reverberation time-sabine formula- acoustical defects in the enclosed spaces- acoustical

design of auditoriums-rooms for music, speech etc..

Module IV (15 Hours)

Effect of noise in human being- air borne and structure borne noise- noise criteria-
transmission loss- noise control in specific building types- auditoriums, schools, hospitals,
residences and offices

References:
1. Kinsler and Fry- Fundamentals of Acoustics
2. Ducan Templation- Acoustics in built environment
3. Knudson and Harris- Acoustical designing in architecture
.4. Cavanaugh- Architectural Acoustics

Sessional Requirements:

2 Tests 2 x 15 = 30
1 Assignment = 20
Total = 50

University examination pattern

QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from reach module.
QII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 1 with choice to answer any one.
QIII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 11 with choice to answer any one.
QIV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module III with choice to answer any one.
QV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module IV with choice to answer any one.

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AR01-86 WORKING DRAWING AND DETAILING -III
(Drawing -3hrs/wk, Internals: 100)

Objective:
To the students to learn the techniques of preparing drawings which are used for construction of
buildings and working details of big project execution on site.

Course Content:

 Service drawings
 Drainage drawings, water supply and sanitary drawings and plumping lay outs of multi
storied and group buildings
 Layout drawings of electrical and mechanical details, HVAC details, ducting etc.
 Preparation of tender documents with detailed specifications
 Three dimensional details of working drawings in CAD, 3D MAX etc

Projects: The above drawings need to be prepared for design projects like Apartments, Factory,
Commercial buildings, Offices, multi storied buildings etc handled in the earlier Architectural design
studio or interior design studio.

Note: - Use of CAD, Revit techniques in working drawing may be encouraged in this semester

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AR01-87: ADVANCED STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS IN ARCHITECTURE
(Lectures-2/wk, Internals: 50, University 100. Total 150 marks Exam-3 hrs)

Objectives:

To gain an understanding of the advanced structural systems with emphasis on the functional and
aesthetic aspects.
To have an overview of the traditional and modern structural materials.
To familiarize with the various structural safety aspects and the related IS code provisions.

Module I (10 hours)

Structures in Architecture. Loads on structures-Different types-Load characteristics-use of occupancy

loads-Earth and water loads-Dynamic loads-Earth quake loads. Structural requirements-basic
requirements like strength, equilibrium, stability, functionality, economy, and aesthetics.

Module II (10 hours)

Structural materials- Review of traditional materials-Properties and uses of modern materials like
Steel, Aluminium, Reinforced cement concrete, Pre-stressed concrete, Plywood (different types),
Structural plastics, Glasses, Composites such as ferrocement, fibre reinforced concrete.

Module III (10 hours)

Structural elements- Behaviour and application of tension, compression, flexural and torsional
elements and trusses, frames, plates, arches, cables and grid construction. Structural systems- different
types- behaviour of different structural systems under loads.

Module IV (10 hours)

Discussion on optimization of structural elements and systems.

Structural safety- Quality control aspects of structural elements and structural systems. Durability
criteria and fire safety as per IS code provisions.

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Reference Books

1. Cowan: Architectural structures

2. Engil & Heinrich: Structural systems.
3. I S 456, 2000
4. Lin, T.Y., Solesharg,S.D: Structural concepts and systems for Architects & Engineers.
5. Robert A Coliman: Structural system design
6. Saluadori & Heller: Structures in architecture ,
7. Saluadory & Leany: Structural design in architecture
8. Zuk: Concepts of structures

Sessional Requirements
Assignments ( Minimum 2) : 2x10=20 marks
2 Tests : 2x15=30 marks
Total : 50 marks.

University Examination Pattern

QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from each module.
Q II - 2 Questions of 15 marks from module I with choice to answer anyone
Q III - 2 Questions of 15 marks from module II with choice to answer anyone
Q IV - 2 Questions of 15 marks from module III with choice to answer anyone
QV -2 Questions of 15 marks from module IV with choice to answer anyone

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AR01-88 LANDSCAPE ARCHITCTURE
(Lectures-3/wk, Internals: 100, University 100. Total 200 marks Exam-3 hrs.)

Course Objectives:

To establish the design and development of landscape architecture over the ages.To develop clear
understanding of the materials, methods and techniques used in the making and maintenance of
landscapes.

Module I (10 hours)

Man and landscape development in Historical Perspective -Introduction- Garden of ancient

world – Babylon, Egypt, Persia, Greece, Rome. Islamic tradition and Mughal in India –
Japanese

Module II (12 hours)

Introduction to ecology – Ecosystems – Environmental issues in architecture and planning – Air,

water & land pollution – Top soil erosion and vegetation – Studies on the impact on earth.

Module III (15 hours)

Elements of landscape – major and minor elements, natural and man made elements and tangible and
intangible elements – Water – Land forms – vegetation –sculpture – Furniture – Aesthetics principles
– scale – proportion – unity – rhythm – angle of vision and approach – views – avenue planting –
Scientific and local names of plants – Classification of plants according to size, types, form, colour
and texture-. Horticulture aspects – planting and planting techniques – Lawn – Preparations mowing,
maintenance etc. –raising of interior plants.

Module IV (16 hours)

Site planning considerations – Selection of site – Location of structures –– Identification of site

features – Site climate – Functional suitability of site – Movement of pedestrian and vehicles –
Parking.
Landscape engineering – Cutting and filling– retaining walls– Constructions of verticals, walls,
fencing, pools etc – pavements – fountains – sculpture – steps – ramps– terrace gardens – Rock
garden-colour in landscape

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References:

Site Planning - Kevin Lynch and Gary hach

Landscape of man - Jellicoe & Jellicoe
Introduction to landscape - Motloch J.C.
Japanese Gardens - Bring M.
Landscape architecture - Simonds
Planting design - Hackett
Modern Gardens and the Landscape Kassler

Sessional Requirements

2Tests 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
2Term Projects/ Assignments = 60 Marks
Total = 100Marks

University examination pattern

QI - 8 short type questions of 5 marks, 2 from reach module.

QII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 1 with choice to answer any one.

QIII - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module 11 with choice to answer any one.

QIV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module III with choice to answer any one.

QV - 2 questions A and B of 15 marks of module IV with choice to answer any one.

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